Breeding goats all year round is possible—even during months when goats are not “in heat”—without using chemical hormones. Yes, it is possible. This can be accomplished through environmentally friendly methods …

Azolla fertilizer has been used for centuries by Asian farmers to enrich rice fields naturally, long before nitrogen was understood as a key requirement for plant growth. In the 11th …

Agriculture climate change solutions are increasingly seen as part of the answer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting natural ecosystems. The problem can also be part of the solution …

Bt crops use biotechnology derived from Bacillus thuringiensis, a naturally occurring soil bacterium that has been widely studied for its insecticidal properties. Over 90 species of naturally occurring, insect-specific bacteria …

Nanobiopesticide armyworm larvae control may soon become easier for onion farmers as a locally developed formulation from Central Luzon State University has proven capable of eliminating the pest within 48 …

Mussel shell waste is being transformed into valuable agricultural and aquaculture materials under a DOST-PCAARRD-funded research project led by the University of the Philippines Visayas. A project of the University …

Water is life, so goes a saying.  But since there seems to be plenty, no one seems to pay attention to it.  Water hog the headlines only when there is a …

Growing Medicinal Plants in Indigenous Communities Growing medicinal plants is becoming a profitable livelihood for many Filipinos. Across the Philippines, farmers and indigenous communities are using traditional herbal knowledge to …

Growing apples in the Philippines began with curiosity and a simple question about why apple trees were absent in tropical regions. Curiosity, the strong desire to know or learn something, may …

Sustainable Farming Practices in Balutakay Slopes Balutakay slopes in Barangay Managa, Bansalan, Davao del Sur play a crucial role in controlling soil erosion, mitigating floods, and sustaining long-term farm productivity. …